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Use of proton pump inhibitors and histamine‐2 receptor antagonists appears to reduce the risk of developing oesophageal carcinoma in patients with Barret’s oesophagus, according to a study.
Administering sodium thiosulfate 6 hours after cisplatin therapy almost halved the incidence of hearing loss in children with hepatoblastoma, according to results of the phase III SIOPEL 6* trial.
Catumaxomab therapy in addition to systemic chemotherapy is a feasible and tolerable treatment for peritoneal carcinomatosis in patients with gastric cancer, a phase II trial has shown.
The novel local-acting ileal bile acid transporter inhibitor elobixibat helps relieve chronic constipation in the short term, with well tolerated safety profile in the long term — supporting the novel approach of increasing intracolonic bile acid concentration for treating chronic constipation, two phase III studies show.
Infliximab or adalimumab may be preferred for first-line therapy and ustekinumab for second‐line therapy in patients with moderate-to-severe Crohn’s disease (CD), according to a study.
Low-dose aspirin users appear to be at greater risk of lower (LGIB) than upper gastrointestinal bleeding, a study has found. Furthermore, LGIB is associated with higher rates of hospitalization or death within 30 days.
New drug applications approved by US FDA as of 1 - 15 July 2018 which includes New Molecular Entities (NMEs) and new biologics. It does not include Tentative Approvals. Supplemental approvals may have occurred since the original approval date.
Special Reports
There is an increasing number of studies that shed light on the importance of our gut microbiota. Probiotics are live microorganisms that confer health benefits on the host when administered in adequate amounts. With new data emerging about their proposed benefits in maintaining intestinal health, probiotics continue to gain popularity amongst consumers.
Advancements in genomics has paved the way for better classifications of colorectal cancers (CRC) and the use of precision therapy.
In this issue of MIMS Gastroenterology Supplement, we bring you clinical updates related to hepatitis B, and also a symposium highlight in conjunction with the launch of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (Ricovir®; Mylan Laboratories) in Malaysia.
Last August, the article 'Role of General Practitioners in Early Detection of Inflammatory Bowel Disease' highlighted proper screening and early specialist referral by the general practitioner (GP) as vital components in reducing the burden of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This year, the focus is on the role of GPs in co-managing a patient with IBD at the follow-up phase.
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), including simple steatosis and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), is widely considered as the liver manifestation of the metabolic syndrome. It is a major cause of liver disease worldwide and its prevalence is expected to rise in tandem with the rising prevalence of obesity and diabetes mellitus. Recently, MIMS Doctor spoke to Associate Professor Dr Wah Kheong Chan, a Consultant Physician and Gastroenterologist at the University of Malaya Medical Centre and University of Malaya Specialist Centre, to provide an update on NAFLD, with a particular emphasis on the use of silymarin for the treatment of NASH. Here are the highlights from the interview.
Constipation is a common disorder which adversely affects the wellbeing and quality of life of patients.1 Recently, MIMS Doctor spoke to Associate Prof Dr Raja Affendi Raja Ali on the landscape of constipation in Malaysia, emphasizing on effective and early management of the condition.
DUKORAL – Inactivated Vibrio cholerae O1 serogroup & recombinant cholera toxin B subunit (WC/rCTB) vaccine (oral) – AJ Biologics
Conference Reports
A weekly dose escalation of regorafenib was superior to starting with the standard dose of 160 mg/day for patients with refractory metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), according to the ReDOS* trial presented at the ASCO GI Cancers Symposium 2018.
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who had primary nonresponse ─ or inadequate response to the initial loading doses ─ to an anti-tumour necrosis factor (TNF) agent were less likely to respond to second-line biologics compared with those who had secondary loss of response (LOR) or intolerance to the primary therapy, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis presented at the Crohn's & Colitis Congress (CCC) 2018 held recently in Las Vegas, Nevada, US.
Studies demonstrate conflicting findings on impact of obesity on treatment response, outcomes in IBD
Obesity does not appear to have a significant influence on treatment response and clinical outcomes in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to two studies presented at the 2018 Crohn’s & Colitis Congress (CCC).
Use of the gut-selective anti-integrin monoclonal antibody vedolizumab was associated with favourable treatment outcomes in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, according to studies presented at the 2018 Crohn’s & Colitis Congress (CCC).
Pembrolizumab demonstrated promising results in several outcomes among patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) whose disease progressed on or who were unable to tolerate treatment with sorafenib, findings from the KEYNOTE-224* trial show.
Rifaximin, an antibiotic that has been approved for treating IBS-D*, may also benefit patients with Crohn's disease (CD), suggests a study presented at the Crohn's & Colitis Congress (CCC) 2018.
Using the JAK* inhibitor tofacitinib as induction therapy for Crohn’s disease (CD) can promote disease remission in certain patients selected based on baseline endoscopic evidence of inflammation, according to a post hoc analysis presented at the recent Crohn's & Colitis Congress (CCC) 2018, Las Vegas, Nevada, US.
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